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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1935

Page

5

Glee Club to Present Program Under Mrs Gasque Direction

The Glee Club led by Mrs Q Damoh Gasque will perform with two pipe organ solos by Mrs Maurice Shirey. Selections include To a Wild Rose MacDowell and Sextette from Lucia as well as Unfold Ye Portals Mah Lindy Lou East Is West Lift Thine Eyes Unto the Hills One Sweetly Solemn Thought Lassie O Mine Snow Storm Rain I Would That My Love and Let All My Life Be Music.

Q. Damoh Gasque Maurice Shirey MacDowell Lucia

Local Pastors Attend Baltimore Conference in Staunton

The Rev. R. B. Clagett Prof. Charles L. Melton Rev. R. Moorman Parker and R. C. Thomason left Front Royal for Staunton to attend the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Rev. G. H. Sherman and Rev. Charles York will join later in the week.

Front Royal R. B. Clagett Charles L. Melton R. Moorman Parker R. C. Thomason Front Royal Methodist Church Warren-Riverton Staunton Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church, South G. H. Sherman Charles York

Merchants Vote To Display Cards In Windows

Front Royal Retail Merchants Association met at the Fairlawn with J. Bryan Stokes presiding and voted that each member display an association card in a window. Several committees were named from last month’s meeting. Attending were J. Bryan Stokes om Kerns L. B Rohr P. M. Shirey I. H. Trout George Ramsey W. C. Deming M. C. Vint J. Frank Forsyth Jr George N. Buck B. K. Hay Bailey Stickley new member Roy Hart of Richmond attended as a guest introduced by secretary Tom Kerns.

Front Royal Front Royal Retail Merchants Association J. Frank Forsyth, Jr George N. Buck B. K. Hay Bailey Stickley Roy Hart Richmond Tom Kerns

4-H Club Leader Visits Front Royal Area

N. E. Landis, District Supervisor for the 4-H Clubs, arrived to begin the county’s first school year meetings. Enthusiasm ran high at Bentonville as pupils reported on summer projects. Additional sessions were planned for Reliance Linden Browntown and Front Royal this week.

Front Royal N. E. Landis Bentonville Reliance Linden Browntown

Front Royal Plans Campaign Against Double Parking

Front Royal announces a traffic crackdown plan to curb double parking and violations on Main Street. Local officials say two way parking causes blocks, accidents, and congestion, prompting a coordinated campaign.

Front Royal

Pole Removed At Main And Royal Corner

Work began on October 8 to remove the Main and Royal avenue corner telephone pole. Wires are being placed in an underground pipe to eliminate the unsightly pole and improve traffic flow.

Front Royal Main and Royal Avenue

Snow Delays Work On Skyline Drive

Snow and light Sunday evening flurries slowed progress on Skyline Drive near Hogback Mountain this week as crews faced white conditions delaying ongoing maintenance and construction tasks in Front Royal.

Skyline Drive Front Royal Hogback Mountain

Wagon from State Farm Remains Prisoners From Warren Jail

The wagon from the State Farm removed four white prisoners yesterday afternoon from the Warren county jail. The inmates were Berkley Jones, Thornton Ridgeway, Jesse Deavers, and R. Strickler.

Front Royal State Farm Warren County Berkley Jones Thornton Ridgeway Jesse Deavers R. Strickler

Front Royal Social Notes and Local Meetings

Mrs. Bessie Ferguson Cary returns from the Virginia division Confederate convention in Roanoke. Families and visitors travel through Warren and nearby towns as meetings and social events fill the week.

Front Royal Bessie Ferguson Cary Roanoke

In loving remembrance of our dear little boy

In loving remembrance of Jay Edward Harrell who died October 8. A wee white casket cradles a cherished child as flowers bloom. The verse recalls a pure heart, fallen from our arms, and asks Jesus to keep him safe until the glorious shore. Parents and anaceae 77 -8-11:

Jay Edward Harrell Jesus

Federal Sleuth Seeks Mae West In Extortion Probe

DOJ agent Joseph E O Dunn asked Mae West to come to his Los Angeles office about an extortion plot. West sent word she would meet later after resuming work on a film. Seven men were taken into custody. George James 38 remained held for extortion as Tom Cavett, DA investigator, nabbed him in a side street.

Los Angeles Joseph E. O. Dunn Department of Justice Mae West Dunn Inbang Miss West Joe Dunn Hollywood George James Tom Cavett

Nice Orders Investigation of Hospital Charge

Gov Harry W Niece ordered a full inquiry into brutality and mismanagement at Springfield State Hospital after charges raised by the State Survey Commission. Dr George H Preston said the Board of Mental Hygiene would meet soon with no immediate reply anticipated and denied tainted food at the facility.

Baltimore Harry W. Niece State Board of Mental Hygiene Springfield State Hospital State Survey Commission George H. Preston Preston Springfield

Cotton Crop Indications Show Higher Yearly Output

The Department of Agriculture estimates 11,464,000 bales of cotton at 500 pounds each based on October 1 conditions, down from 11,489,000 a month earlier and 11,798,000 two months earlier, while last year produced 9,636,000 bales. Census reports show 4,230,367 running bales ginned before October 1 this year, versus 4,962,384 last year and 5,908,071 in 1933.

Washington Department of Agriculture Census Bureau

Jacob Bailey Fined $10.25 for Drunkenness in Police Court

Jacob Bailey of Staurston was charged with being drunk and fined ten dollars and twenty five cents in police court today.

Jacob Bailey Staurston

Balkan Pact Supports League Sanctions Across Nations

Balkan pact signatories Romania Turkey and Yugoslavia pledge to back League of Nations sanctions in the Italo Ethiopian conflict. Moscow notes US sanctions fears amid Roosevelt arms embargo and reduced protection for Americans on Italian ships. Paris reports a stock market dip after the council vote and Athens bans food exports.

League of Nations Rumania Turkey Yugoslavia Moscow Washington Communist Party Izvestia Roosevelt United States Pacific Paris League of Nations Council

Market in Stocks and Bonds Treads Through War News

Wall Street shown mixed reaction as rails lagged yesterday gains while oils utilities and certain specialties attracted buyers. Grains slipped again and bonds firmed with foreign exchange edging higher. 2 p m quotes list selected stocks such as Allied Chemical American Can General Electric General Motors Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Union Pacific U S Steel and Woolworth with prices noted.

Wall Street New York London Paris Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Can American Radiator American Smelters American Woolen Arch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Gas of N. Y Corn Products General Electric General Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn Railroad Standard, Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S&s. Steel Woolworth

Local Markets Review of Wholesale and Retail Grain Prices

Local markets list wholesale and retail prices for flour brands Cracked Corn Scratch feed and corn meal with multiple bag sizes and per barrel rates. Also includes dairy and livestock items like eggs butter and young chickens with varying price points.

Star Libteies de Kasco Sho Schorssewnes Cereceesses TAVG Tigtevesewees

Old John Don t Get Up Nights

An old advertisement for Bukets a 25 cent home remedy by Baker s Drug Store claims relief from bladder irregularity and back ache by flushing acids with Buchu leaves and juniper oil. The ad promises a refund if not pleased after four days and asserts improved sleep.

John Baker's Drug Store

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Market Report October 8

Baltimore markets show nominal steady tone across livestock and produce. Cows and yearlings sold mixed, calves steady, hogs fully steady with varied weights, sheep and lambs steady with best lambs above 10.25. Philadelphia entries include live poultry, dressed fowl, butter ranges with standard and mid scores. Eggs and other items noted at 6,065 and 8 mediums with standard grading.

Baltimore Dept. Re Philadelphia

Future And Cash Grain Quotations Across Markets

Chicago and Baltimore grain quotes report closing prices for wheat corn and oats with futures and cash bids. Chicago listings show Dec May and July futures for wheat corn oats rye and barley, with lard futures noted. Cash grain in Chicago andBaltimore spot bids list No 2 red and hard winter wheat and various corn bids with prices per bushel.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Reid Winchester

Apple Market Winchester VA Demand Slow

Martinsburg reports dull demand for apples with cars f.o.b. on wire orders. Staymans and Delicious standard varieties offered in U S No 1 with sizing. Prices ranged 75 to 80 cents and 1 10 for larger fruit. Friday correction notes barrels and Yorks pricing at 2.25 to 2.80 per barrel.

Winchester Martinsburg U.S Yorks

Bail Bonds Renewed For Bettis And Reynolds In Circuit Appeal

Lonnie Bettis and Irvin Reynolds renewed their bail bonds as they appeal from trial justice to circuit court. Bettis posts $500 with Jane Vivian Carper as security. Reynolds posts $1,000 with R. L. Keller as security.

Lonnie Bettis Irvin Reynalds Bettis Jane Vivian Carper Reynolds R. L. Keller

Ad Specialist Dies In Kentucky

Nashville Tenn Oct 8 John M Branham nationally known in the newspaper advertising field died today at his home on the Foxland Hall estate in Sumner county after an illness of two weeks He was 61 years old.

Nashville Tenn John M. Branham Foxland Hall Summer County

Local man fined for tail light violation

Harvey Lake Jr of 1007 South Market street was fined 10.25 dollars after his case was called today for operating an automobile without a tail light.

Harvey Lake, Jr South Market Street

Expect To Open New Gainesboro School October 21

The Frederick County School Board met all day to discuss issues including bus routes. It was tentatively decided to open the new Gainesboro district consolidated school on Monday morning, October 21, with finishing work possibly delaying the opening. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline was in the county all day and unavailable for a full report.

Frederick County Gainesboro Leslie D. Kline

Over Million ians Are Employed On PWA Jobs

Washington officials report 1,126,234 people at work on WPA and related projects, with 2,023,766 remaining to reach a November 1 target of 3,150,000. Virginia shows 3,864 workers, including 1,520 on WPA.

Washington Civilians Conservation Corps Harry L. Hopkins WPA Virginia

President Roosevelt Encounters Rough Seas At Sea Cruise

The cruiser Houston bearing President Roosevelt to Cocos Island faced heavy seas with squalls turning the Pacific choppy. The escort Portland pitched and rolled as they battled the rough water during the fishing trip.

President Roosevelt Pacific Houston Cocos Island Portland

Edwards Named Administrator Kelley Estate

W. Erle Edwards, local attorney, has been appointed and has qualified as administrator of the estate of the late John H. Kelley, who lived in Gainesboro district. Bond of $1,500 was given with Clara and Lynn R. Kelley going the surety. Appraisers are Howard DeHaven, Walter and Andy Light, Clifton Loy and Orlin DeHaven.

W. Erle Edwards John H. Kelley Gainesboro Clara Lynn R. Kelley Howard DeHaven Walter Andy Light Clifton Loy Orlin DeHaven

Bank Closing Notice for Columbus Day 1935

Saturday October 12 1935 a legal holiday banks will close. Paper maturities due that date may be paid Monday October 14 1935. Signatures J H Yost John S Sloat Geo B Bushnell Harold G Brown.

J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John S. Sloat Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat’l Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bureau The Winchester Evening Star Richard K. Eddy Telephone Front Royal 213 Glee Club North Fork South Fork Front Royal News Guy H. Lewis Thomas H. Lewis Pennsylvania Railroad Culpeper John Wood Applewood Emmet Rankin Luray Warren County Business School Citzens National Bank Clara Vanderslice Holmes Smith J. Mitchell Hoye Danville Louie Milani Providence R. I Blacksburg Harrisonburg Mr. Elliott ‘Marshall Berryville Front Royal Lions Club Fairlawn Helen Baker Mary Louise Purum Mattie Brown Annie Buck Granville Kelly Grace Borden William Griffith J. Baldwin Mharnsberger Eva Irwin Susan Marshall Edward Woolston Giles B. Cook Woman’s Auxiliary Millwood Ethiopia E. R. McConchie Lester Carroll Louise Norcross Garden Club Henry S. Wagner James B. Golden Bridgeton Memoriam Nice Athens Greece APPLE Kentucky PWA Thrift Package Edwards Kelley Wenderi Buncutter Tire Co Luxenberg’s Pairment Avenue Stewart St N. Loudoun St R. B. Brown James Moling Loudoun St Call Peyton St E. Clifford Street Heatrola Kernstown Crosby Katherine Glass Greene Talbott Glass Colonial Ee M. P. Carper Golden Glow Coffee Shop P. O Piccadilly St Leicester Care Star Cincinnati Ohio Star Restaurant Fashion Dept G. A. Ee Providence Farm White Post. V Atwater Kent and Crosley Willis’ Bicycle and Radio Shop P. O. Box Helen Emmert John 8S Solenberger & CO John 8. Miller BIG Shenandoah Motor Company Chevrolet J. W. Jolliffe Martinsburg Pike J. Earle Stephenson, Va
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